The reason is that the bulk of the Shokaku's Detailed Action Report for this battle has apparently been lost or destroyed. Yet that sinking is veiled by a remarkable reticence of detail - a frustrating brevity of story that forms an unsatisfactory end to such a brilliant career. Taiho would perish from complications arising from a single torpedo hit, and Shokaku herself would be sunk this selfsame day by the same agent - U.S. It was widely hoped that the unprecedented combination of Imperial sea and land-based air forces would turn the tide at the Battle of the Philippine Sea, but it was not to be. It was natural, then, that she and her sister should be teamed with the grand new carrier Taiho when Admiral Ozawa set forth to challenge the U.S. Whether that is true or not, there was no denying that Shokaku's record and crew were both of the highest standing. Indeed, some historians cite the absence of the Shokaku and Zuikaku - recovering from Coral Sea damage or losses - as the deciding factor in the Japanese defeat at Midway. With sister-ship Zuikaku as part of CarDiv 5, the Shokaku had participated in nearly every carrier battle except Midway. Her illustrious record included such battles as the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Indian Ocean sorties, the Battle of Coral Sea, and the naval battles around Guadalcanal. The Shokaku was indeed a famous ship, and battle-scarred as well. This analysis concerns itself with the third carrier mentioned, the veteran and famous Shokaku, torpedoed and sunk by U.S.S. Adequate reports exist for the Taiho and, to a lesser degree, for the Hiyo's loss. All three were victims of the same fateful combination of torpedo damage that set up massive vapor-induced explosions. In the Battle of the Philippine Sea (called the Battle for the Marianas by the Japanese), the Imperial Japanese Navy lost three aircraft carriers within a period of thirty-six hours. (The Shokaku in 1944, as depicted by Takeshi Yuki, "Color Paintings of Japanese Warships") This shows Shokaku and the weather similar to as seen by Cavalla on 19 June 1944. Please note, only game accounts created using Steam version of the game are officially supported due to technical reasons.The Sinking of Shokaku - An Analysis | Nihon Kaigun The Sinking of Shokaku - An Analysis By Anthony Tully, Jon Parshall and Richard Wolff PLAY SOLO OR WITH FRIENDSIf the life of a lone wolf is not for you, invite your friends to a Division and put your co-operative skills to the test! If you're looking for a real challenge, join a Clan, climb to the top of the Clan league, and strive to be the best on your server! UPGRADE AND CUSTOMIZEInstall modifications on your ship to fit your playstyle, train your commanders to unlock special skills, and augment your fleet with camouflages, signal flags, and more. OVER 600 SHIPSFrom Bismarck and Yamato to Iowa and Hood… The most famous and historic warships of WWI and WWII have been recreated in breathtaking detail, making World of Warships the most extensive virtual naval museum on the planet! 4 DIFFERENT CLASSESEvery playstyle has its place! Take command of devastating but slow battleships, versatile but vulnerable cruisers, stealthy but lightly-armed destroyers, or quick-striking but fragile aircraft carriers - and everything in between! REWARDING PROGRESSIONChoose your favorite branch among 12 in-game nations and battle your way up a comprehensive ship tier system following a natural historical progression. EPIC NAVAL COMBATNaval warfare has never looked this good! Engage in thrilling battles between massive fleets across a multitude of gigantic maps where every maneuver, salvo, or push can mean the difference between utmost triumph and total defeat. About This Game PLAY FOR FREEDownload and play World of Warships absolutely FREE - you can progress through the game’s countless ship trees simply by playing the game and accumulating experience.
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